‘Blockbuster’ trade: Karachi Kings clinch Afridi for PSL-3

Afridi formally moved to Karachi Kings out of Peshawar Zalmi, at the initial trade of Pakistan Super League's 3rd version. The former Pakistan captain, who's also the president of the PSL group Karachi Kings, officially joined the group's squad for PSL-3.

The development was also shared with Karachi Kings and PSL official accounts on social networking.

Afridi played a pivotal part in Zalmi's successful campaign last year before missing the final due to injury. The former Pakistan skipper will now represent Karachi Kings from the PSL-3. Included in this transaction, Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings will probably be swapping picks in the Silver and Gold groups of this Player Draft.

Peshawar Zalmi proprietor Javed Afridi thanked Shahid Afridi because of his or her efforts. "Shahid is a world-class participant and the full Peshawar Zalmi household thanks him for his contributions to our group," said Javed Afridi. "He's just like a brother and we wish him the very best of fortune in this new trip."

Karachi Kings proprietor Salman Iqbal expressed his pleasure that the transaction was finalized. "Shahid Afridi is the largest title in Pakistan cricket and we're extremely happy to have him on board," said Iqbal. "Afridi brings plenty of expertise and a never-say-die mindset to our dressing area," added the Karachi Kings owner.

Afridi had recently parted ways with Peshawar Zalmi, the PSL franchise he'd played for the 2 seasons of this championship. Last month, Afridi chose Twitter to make public his choice, stating that he was finishing his solutions using Peshawar Zalmi, because of 'personal factors.'

"I am declaring my end of support as president and participant of Peshawar Zalmi Team because of my private motives," he wrote. But earlier this month, Afridi blamed Peshawar Zalmi proprietor Javed Afridi's shifting vision for leaving the group.

"There are a couple of private things I do not wish to get emphasized in the media," said Afridi. "I did not wish to be a deterrent in his new targets and vision. I have plenty of responsibilities to my own base so I would not have the ability to present my services entirely to him too. There are plenty of jobs of my base I want to place my attention on."